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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.91, 410.92 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.91, 410.92 and 88.82 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.91 : 410.92 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.91/410.92 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.91x = 410.92 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.91x = 36,497.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,497.47/273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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